Media Relations Assistant (Seasonal)

FLSA Status: Hourly Pay / Class Credit 

Compensation:  $12/hour, with the potential to earn overtime

Expected Start Date: March 3, 2025 (flexible based on availability)

POSITION SUMMARY: The Media Relations Assistant will work directly with the Public Relations Manager and Director of Broadcasting throughout the 2025 Louisville Bats baseball season. This is a seasonal position for the 2025 baseball season (March to late September/October). 

·         Assist with assembly and distribution of daily game notes, which include detailed baseball information and statistics

·         Help coordinate and conduct interviews with team personnel including the manager, coaches, and players for use in online stories and other content 

·         Post to and manage team’s official website (batsbaseball.com)

·        Assist with Team's social media (X/Twitter, Facebook, Instagram) accounts as needed.

·         Write a variety of stories for team website and program including feature stories, Q&A articles, game recaps, press releases, media advisories, and more. 

·         Cover home and away games throughout the season. Assistant is expected to be at most, if not all, Bats home games at Louisville Slugger Field. Road game coverage will require remote work away from the office. 

·         Prepare press box on game days. 

·         Clip game video highlights and upload to online drive for staff and media use. 

·         Operate DakStats Baseball computer program for in-game scoreboard and live stats.

·         Other duties as assigned. 

 

·         Bachelor’s degree preferred, OR working toward degree with at least junior class standing

·         Must be available for the full duration of the 2025 baseball season (March to late September/October)

·         Strong knowledge and understanding of baseball and statistics 

·         Ability to work extended hours in an office and press box environment throughout the 2025 season, with the ability to work well remotely outside the office 

·         Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign and Photoshop) 

·         Superior writing and communication skills

·         Excellent work ethic, attention to detail, self-motivation and ability to work as part of a team

·         Strong time management and organizational skills

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.